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Research shows the modern interpretation of some local traditions in Samoa is discouraging women from becoming community leaders. Audio

Transparency Solomon Islands is accusing the government of cronyism in its recent bid to pay more than $US450,000 in damages to a local boat operator. Audio

Scientists at the Secretariat of the Pacific Community have joined a growing global voice urging world leaders to come up with an ambitious agreement to address climate change at Paris COP21 in… Audio

The head of Transparency International in PNG says he hopes the case surrounding former police commissioner Geoffrey Vaki will bring some much needed change to the country's anti-corruption systems. Audio

Secondary school principals say they are dealing with an increasing number disputes involving parents, which is taking time away their job of running a school. Audio

Lawyers in New Zealand and Australia are rallying over concerns about human rights and rule of law in Nauru. Audio

Australian govt scrambles to close offshore processing loophole Audio

The Government has increased its buy-out offers for some red-zoned property owners in Christchurch, after being directed to revise them by the Supreme Court. Audio

Australia's government is rushing through legislation to authorise it to detain people in a foreign country. Audio

Internet New Zealand is disappointed that CallPlus will stop a service that allows its users access to overseas television shows that would otherwise be blocked. Audio

The telecommunications firm, CallPlus, has backed down on its pledge to keep giving its customers access to global digital content. Audio

The Green Party says the Government told a Saudi businessman to sue New Zealand over its ban on live sheep exports. Audio

Bougainville's re-elected leader John Momis says he will seek arbitration if the PNG Government does not pay outstanding grants. Audio

The head of Papua New Guinea's anti-corruption investigative unit Taskforce Sweep says a high profile conviction emphasises the legality of an arrest warrant against the prime minister. Audio

A former Nauru cabinet minister, suspended by the current government, is detained and his passport is confiscated. Audio

The Vanuatu opposition says it is planning legal action against the government for electing a new parliament speaker who went on to rule out a planned no confidence motion. Audio

Norfolk Island commemorates its autonomy with a final sitting of its legislative council. Audio

Opponents of purse seining in the Cook Islands hope a 3,000 plus signature petition will help persuade the government to place further restrictions on the fishing method. Audio

Following the Lecretia Seales case on assisted dying, the government has said it will support an inquiry but any law change would have to be via a private members bill. Public law expert, Ryan Malone… Audio

An unsuccessful Bougainville election candidate outlines his plans for legal action amid claims of election fraud. Audio

After an historic court ruling, Guam has become the first US territory to legalise same sex marriage. Audio

The director-general of Vanuatu's Ministry of Internal Affairs says the Government's new scheme for selling honorary citizenship is progressing well, and is already proving more effective than a… Audio

A public appeal for the consideration of dual citizenship in Solomon Islands is gaining momentum both inside and outside the country. Audio

Canterbury University Law professor and co-author of Legal Response to Natural Disasters. Professor Elizabeth Toomey from University of Canterbury School of Law, is the co-author with Professor Jeremy… Audio

There are more legal blocks for an Australian man seeking redress over his controversial deportation from Nauru. Audio